SOLUTION: what is the inverse operation for "add 17". It says that in my math textbook but I just don't get it

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Question 223565: what is the inverse operation for "add 17". It says that in my math textbook but I just don't get it
Answer by faeron13(1)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the inverse operation for "add17" is "subtract17".. i don't know if this is true but try this..
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